Area Code 8522 – Pyinoolwin

Overview of +95 8522 (Pyinoolwin)

The country calling code +95 is assigned to Myanmar (Republic of the Union of Myanmar) under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. The national destination code (NDC) 8522 is a geographic area code that routes calls to the city of Pyinoolwin (formerly Maymyo), located in the Mandalay Region of central Myanmar. Pyinoolwin is a major hill station and administrative hub, known for its colonial-era architecture, botanical gardens, and military academies.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 8522 area code serves the Pyinoolwin township and its immediate surroundings, including nearby villages and rural areas within the Pyinoolwin District. The jurisdiction falls under the Mandalay Region's telecommunications administration, which is part of the national operator's (Myanma Posts and Telecommunications, MPT) fixed-line network. Geographic codes in Myanmar are allocated by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) and the Post and Telecommunications Department (PTD).

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Pyinoolwin, the complete national significant number (NSN) is 10 digits long, comprising the area code (8522) followed by a subscriber number of 6 digits. The international format is +95 8522 XXX XXX (or +958522XXXXXX when written without spaces).

• Domestic call (within Myanmar): Dial 0 8522 XXX XXX (trunk prefix '0' is used for all domestic long-distance calls).
• International call (from abroad): Dial your country's exit code, then 95 8522 XXX XXX. For example, from the US/Canada, dial 011 95 8522 XXX XXX; from the UK, dial 00 95 8522 XXX XXX.
• Local call (within Pyinoolwin): In many cases, local calls may be made using only the 6-digit subscriber number, but this depends on the operator's local dialing plan. For clarity, always use the full national format when calling from outside the local area.

Caller Instructions and Considerations

For callers within Myanmar: When dialing from a mobile phone, you may need to include the trunk prefix '0' even if your mobile plan includes free on-net calls; however, mobile-to-landline calls are typically charged at higher rates. Always verify with your operator if you are unsure.

For international callers: Do not dial the trunk prefix '0' when using the international format. Replace it with the country code +95. Ensure you have the correct exit code for your country. For example, a call from Australia (exit code 0011) would be 0011 95 8522 XXX XXX.

Overlay considerations: As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, there are no overlay codes for Pyinoolwin; the 8522 code is unique to this geographic area. However, with the growth of VoIP and mobile services, some numbers may be non-geographic in practice, but the prefix remains officially geographic.

Number Portability and Modern Usage

Myanmar has implemented mobile number portability (MNP) for mobile numbers, but fixed-line geographic numbers are generally not portable. If you receive a call from +95 8522, it is likely a fixed-line call from Pyinoolwin. However, some businesses may use VoIP gateways to present a geographic number, so the actual location may not be guaranteed. For emergency services, always dial the national emergency numbers (e.g., 199 for police, 191 for fire) rather than relying on area codes.